So, In preparation for the upcoming holiday - I went ahead and downloaded/backed up my photos to make room for new ones on the cameras. We purchased a small camera on super-duper reduction this year - so my kids should be good and BLIND with the two flashes coming at them at once this year...lucky them.
Anyhow, since it is Christmas break and all, I took about two hours and organized all our photos into electronic "folders." It was pretty nostalgic looking back at all the Christmas holidays that Jeff and I have celebrated together. So, I thought all of you might enjoy looking at the Christmas seasons as we have known them.
Christmas 2002, the first season that Jeff and I celebrated together. 
The above was taken at the annual holiday party that Jeff's parents put on. In '02 they made it a "congrats Jeff and Hollee" party.
The above was taken at the annual holiday party that Jeff's parents put on. In '02 they made it a "congrats Jeff and Hollee" party. 
Christmas 2003, this year we stayed in Florida. We decorated our 550 square foot apartment and went to Disney. It is thoroughly amazing that Jeff and I decided to have a baby after that trip. It was our last Christmas alone. Sorry about the fuzzy pictures - it gives you the idea, though. 
Christmas, 2004. Jeff made 4 bars at work this month - making him the senior most of flight instructors. Of course, it was Janna's first Christmas - but she was really too little to be part of it. We spent Christmas with Jeff's parents and flew to see my family just after.
Christmas, 2004. Jeff made 4 bars at work this month - making him the senior most of flight instructors. Of course, it was Janna's first Christmas - but she was really too little to be part of it. We spent Christmas with Jeff's parents and flew to see my family just after. 
Christmas, 2005. I'm pregnant - again. We know we're waiting for J.R., and we are anxiously preparing Janna for life as a big sister. We were in our first house this Christmas, and Janna really enjoyed all of the special "events" around Christmas.
Christmas, 2006. J.R. is here!
Christmas, 2007: 
This has already been such a fun Christmas season. Janna is really old enough to "get" what Christmas is all about. We've been to a holiday parade, looked at lights, and watched Christmas movies. J.R. isn't totally sure what the deal is, but he is certainly picking up on Janna's enthusiasm. Tomorrow - we might get a chance to go to the winter festival just a short drive north. On Christmas Eve, we plan on taking the kids to the candlelight service. Then, of course, it's CHRISTMAS! In case we don't talk to you in person before Tuesday - a very Merry Christmas to you and yours. I know that we feel incredibly blessed this holiday. I hope all of you feel the same warmth and comfort we do as we prepare to celebrate our Savior's birth.
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